Iraqi crude production rose to 4.65 million b/d in August, from 4.62 million b/d in July, the country's State Oil Marketing Organization said Monday, meaning the country pumped 140,000 b/d more than its OPEC quota of 4.51 million b/d.

Brazil has announced the rules for an auction of oil drilling rights worth $26bn, setting the stage for Latin America’s top crude producer to become an even bigger player in the global market.

Dutch Groningen gas production in August was down 6% on the year but up 6% from to 1.26 Bcm, according to data from operator NAM.

Brent was up 67 cents or 1.07% at $63.26 a barrel, WTI were up 63 cents, or 1.09%, at $58.48 a barrel.

"Роснефть" является инвестором в нефтегазовый сектор Венесуэлы и являлась таковым задолго до введения санкций США против Венесуэлы.

The chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said that the long-term outlook for global energy demand was “robust” and that investment of $11 trillion in oil and gas was needed to keep up with projected demand.

Over January-August, China imported a total of 63.04 million mt, or 86.93 Bcm of natural gas, up 10.3% from 57.15 million mt, or 78.81 Bcm, during the same period last year, according to the customs data.

The United States will continue to impose sanctions on whoever purchases Iran’s oil or conducts business with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and no oil waivers will be re-issued, a U.S. official said on Sunday.

"Energy is essential for promoting human development and global demand is projected to increase significantly in the coming decades," Rising said. "Securing access to modern and affordable energy is essential for all, lifting people out of poverty and promoting energy independence and economic growth. Nuclear energy is a proven solution with a long established track record.

French nuclear electricity generation rose 1.8% to 27.8 terawatt hour (TWh) in August compared with the same month a year ago due to fewer unplanned outages and fewer heatwaves that can affect plant output, EDF said